Innovation, Research, and Venture Analyst
- Organization
- Circle Innovation
- Location
- Kenya (Hybrid)- 3 days working from Circle Innovation’s office and 2 days remote
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Deadline for Applications
- 10/20/2026
- How to Apply
- Please fill out the application form here by 20th October 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHJIL0drDSxVIbwrs9DGou1ml0aEg7uYAUg0q8pSRQ3mOc6A/viewform
- Where to Apply
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R6ecpUZ83bj5VSfGYkBzq4SZG4VzeK_B/view?usp=sharing
- Tags
- Full-time
1. Background & Purpose
Circle Innovation (CI) is a climate innovation catalyst in Africa, headquartered
in Nairobi. CI works at the intersection of human-centred design,
entrepreneurship, and systems change transforming groundbreaking
research-backed ideas into scalable, impactful climate ventures. Our mission is
to unlock the potential of innovators, entrepreneurs, and ecosystems to
address some of the most pressing climate challenges of our time.
Our Focus Areas:
● LaunchPad Programs – Turning research into market-ready climate
innovations through commercialization support, mentorship, and
investment readiness.
● Catalyzing Climate Investments – Driving capital into underserved
sectors such as biodiversity, circularity, and food systems to accelerate
sustainable growth.
● Systems Innovation Labs – Co-creating and launching localized,
disruptive solutions with students, communities, governments, and
industry partners.
● Think Tank – Advancing innovation and entrepreneurship through
collaborative research, co-publications, and ecosystem insights.
We partner with changemakers, universities, investors, and impact-first
organizations to design and deliver innovation strategies, run venture-building
programs, and shape the future of Africa’s innovation ecosystem. CI exists to
move ideas from insight to impact working in complex, fast-moving
innovation systems with high standards and speed to build scalable
businesses that tackle critical climate challenges.
